Yes, listened to several Klipsch offerings,
Yes, the newer incarnations are much more easier on the ears than the older models.
As mentioned, amps, sources, and the recording is a huge factor in the Klipsch sound!
Ok, maybe I came off as confrontational, not what I wanted to do.
it did sound trite and rude, I re read my post
While not the ear splitting and molar gritting sound of the 1993 cornerhorns, the newer models are easier on the ears with the correct amplification.
Cheers.